Upcoming Events
Food Stamp Assistance
Date(s): Thursday, September 09, 2010Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Manna Food Center and the Capital Area Food Bank are partnering together to help Montgomery County families in need undeerstand and navigate the often complicated process of applying for Maryland Food Stamps.
A Capital Area Food Bank representative will be on hand at Manna's main warehouse on Thursday,September 9, 2010 from 11:30 a.m.-2 pm to meet with Montgomery County residents who would like to determine if they are elligible to receive food stamp assistance and also help to complete the application paperwork.
An appointment is not required.
Working together to help fight hunger and feed hope in Montgomery County!
Woodley Gardens Benefit Concert with THE DIGITS!
Date(s): Saturday, September 11, 2010Time: 7:30-11:30 pm
How To Hold A Food Drive Information Sessions & Tour
Date(s): Monday, September 27, 2010Time: 9 am or 3 pm
Food Stamp Assistance
Date(s): Wednesday, September 29, 2010Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Manna Food Center and the Capital Area Food Bank are partnering together to help Montgomery County families in need undeerstand and navigate the often complicated process of applying for Maryland Food Stamps.
A Capital Area Food Bank representative will be on hand at Manna's main warehouse on Wednesday September 29, 2010 from 11:30 a.m.-2 pm to meet with Montgomery County residents who would like to determine if they are elligible to receive food stamp assistance and also help to complete the application paperwork.
An appointment is not required.
Working together to help fight hunger and feed hope in Montgomery County!
Sugarloaf Craft Festival October 8,9, & 10-Volunteers Needed.
Date(s): Friday, October 08, 2010 - Sunday, October 10, 2010Time: Friday & Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5
Our friends at Sugarloaf Craft Festival are partnering with Manna Food Center again to raise funds and food donations to help feed the hungry in Montgomery County.
The spring craft show will be held October 8,9 & 10 the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Guests attending the show are asked to bring nonperishable food donations to the event to leave at the Manna Food Center tent, located near the food court. In addition, if you donate $5 or more to Manna at the event, Sugarloaf will give you a complimentary ticket to the Fall Sugarloaf Craft Festival being held in November 2010.
Volunteers are needed to help staff the event and SSL hours will be offered to high school students. Volunteers under 18 must have an adult working with them at the booth. Spaces are limited and registration to is required to volunteer during the event. Contact Manna's Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@mannafood.org and indicate which date and shift your are available to help. Shift are from day are are from 9:30 -12 noon, 12-3 pm and 3-6 pm.
Washingtonian & Rio Center's Fall Festival Event & Food Drive
Date(s): Saturday, October 23, 2010Time: 1-5 pm
Manna Food Center will be partnering the Rio & Washingtonian Centers in Gaithersburg to celebrate fall. Bring a canned food donation to participate in the fun fall activites.
Decorate a pumpkin, make your own a scarecrow, enjoy shopping specials, food, music, fun and much more! Join us at the Washingtonian & Rio Centers to celebrate fall and don't forget to being your canned food donation to help feed families in need.
How To Hold A Food Drive Information Sessions & Tour
Date(s): Monday, October 25, 2010Time: 9 am or 3 pm
Donate Produce to Manna at the Area Farmers' Markets in Bethesda, Olney, Clarksburg & Rockville
Date(s): Sunday, May 09, 2010 - Sunday, October 31, 2010Manna is delighted to once again partner with several area Farmers' Markets. There will be a Fresh Give! booth at each of the following markets during the 2010 season. The community is encouraged to buy a little extra at the market and drop off a healthy fresh produce donation at the Fresh Give booth.
Whole Foods Market is supporting Manna's Fresh Give! program at several area farmers markets this year. They are holding a 5% day on May 4th and the proceeds raised from that event will be used to purchase fresh food items each week at the farmers markets.
The food that is donated and purchased at each market will be given out to families struggling to put food on the table during Manna's food distrbution the following week. Fresh fruits and vegetables are often a luxury that is simply out of reach for families in need.
Suagrloaf Crafts Festival Nov 19,20 & 21
Date(s): Friday, November 19, 2010 - Sunday, November 21, 2010Time: Friday & Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5
Our friends at Sugarloaf Craft Festival are partnering with Manna Food Center again to raise funds and food donations to help feed the hungry in Montgomery County.
Don't miss your chance to pick up a unique holiday gift at the Sugarloaf Craft Show on November 19,20,21 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Guests attending the show are asked to bring nonperishable food donations to the event to leave at the Manna Food Center tent, located near the food court. In addition, if you donate $5 or more to Manna at the event, Sugarloaf will give you a complimentary ticket to the Spring Sugarloaf Craft Festival being held in April 2011.
Volunteers are needed to help staff the event and SSL hours will be offered to high school students. Volunteers under 18 must have an adult working with them at the booth. Spaces are limited and registration to is required to volunteer during the event. Contact Manna's Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@mannafood.org and indicate which date and shift your are available to help. Shift are from day are are from 9:30 -12 noon, 12-3 pm and 3-6 pm.